Enclosure 1 to Division Memorandum No. 178, s. 2015
GUIDELINES FOR THE 2015-2016 DIVISION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR
A. ELEMENTARY LEVEL
I. SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
1. Participants are Grades V/VI, Cluster 1st place winners, Individual and Team ( 2 pupils)
2. Science research/investigatory projects should be new (not repetition of years back projects) or continuation of the
previous year’s project. Each project should have one Research Adviser. It is encouraged that researchers promote
Science Investigatory Projects that will address the THEME: “Environmental Protection and Conservation of the
Ecosystem”, which is also the theme for this year’s fair.
3. Paper presenters (Cluster Winners) are required to submit to the Curriculum Implementation Division, Tarlac City
Division Office the Abstract of the Research and three ( 3 ) hard copies of the full version of the research paper (
in double-spaced short- sized bond paper ) October 19, 2015 . Late submission will invalidate the entry.
4. Abstract on A4 size bond paper, Times New Roman font type, font size 12 and double-spaced. The presentation of
the Abstract shall be Oral and lasts for 5 - 7 minutes, 10-15 minutes for clarificatory questions from the Board of
Judges and 3 minutes for the wrap-up-synthesis . The Abstract should have a maximum of 250 words and includes
the following a. Purpose of the experiment b. Procedure c. Data Conclusion. The Abstract may NOT include the
following: a. Acknowledgement b. Work of procedures done by the mentor
5. The full version of the paper shall use the “author, date”in text-referencing format and shall have the following format:
Title, Abstract( with key words), Introduction ( including statement of the problem, conceptual framework), Brief
Review of Literature, Methodology ( Design, Locale, Respondents, Statistical Tools ), Findings and Discussions,
Conclusions and Recommendations. References (if any).
6. The exhibit should be put up in the designated area in the contest venue on first day of the contest. The size, format
and contents in Fig. 1 should be followed.
Figure 1 Size, Format and Contents of the exhibit
The project display using sets of bond paper and illustration board summarizes the research project and
must focus on the proponent’s work for this year’s study, and if applicable, with only minimal reference to previous
research. Tarpaulins will not be used in the DSTF in support of the environmental advocacy of the government in
reducing the consumption of non-biodegradable or non-recyclable materials.
7. The Board of Judges reserve the privilege to modify the criteria /or establish ground rules which they deem
appropriate in the conduct of the Investigatory Project presentation.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
Science Thought and Engineering Goals
30%
1. Scientific Thought
a. Brief and clear statement of the problem
b. Well defined procedure
2. Engineering Goals
a. Clear and relevant objective/s
b. Economically feasible solutions
3. Potential Contribution/ practical value
Creative, Resourcefulness and Inventiveness
30%
a. Creative ability in presenting the problem/in the approach to solve the problem
b. Innovative design / new idea shown
c. Intelligence and imagination in finding ways / means to undertake the project
Thoroughness
15%
a. Familiarity with scientific literature in the relative field
b. Awareness of other approaches or theories
c. Appropriateness of methodology
Research Skill
15%
a. Use of laboratory equipment/ innovative resources
b. Appropriate, orderly and effective presentation of data
Oral Presentation Skills
10%
a. Clear and thorough discussion of the project
b. Clarity and conciseness of explanation pertaining to important aspects of the research proposal
c. presentation aided by AV materials
d. over-all personality
a. self—confidence b. Enthusiasm
____
100%
II. SCI -ART CONTEST (1 from each Grade Level 4, 5 and 6)
1. Only one (1) contestant per grade level shall participate in the contest as cluster representatives.
2. The contest will revolve around the theme which will be announced by the contest administrator during the
contest proper.
3. The medium for visual artistry shall be oil pastel only. Pencil can be used for sketching. The required base
paper to be used during the contest, however, is an illustration board (size: ¼).
4. The contestants will bring their own materials during the competition. Borrowing of materials from other
contestants shall not be allowed.
5. The allotted time for the contest is one and a half (1½) hours, after which all entries shall be submitted to the
contest administrator. Contestants may decide to submit his/her sci-art earlier without waiting for the lapse of
one and half (1½) hours. Late submission shall be deducted 1% from the total for every extension of five (5)
minutes. A fraction of five (5) minutes shall already be considered five (5) minutes for purposes of the
deduction.
6. Each Sci-Art shall be identified by a number that corresponds to the number which identifies the contestant for
the judging process.
7. Decision of the Board of Judges is Final.
8. Criteria for the Sci-Art
Originality of Idea
40 %
Relevance to the Theme
40 %
Overall Impact
20 %
Total
100 %
III. ODYSSEY OF THE MIND (Hands On-Minds on Activity) Grade 6
1. The contest is a hands-on minds-on activity where each contestant will have to answer questions, perform a
science activity by following specific directions that require cognitive and psycho-motor skills and fluency in oral
communication of science ideas and concepts
2. Each contestant will have to go through 5 learning stations (LS) starting from Learning Station 1 (LS1) to LS5.
3. Each LS has a learning packet, Directions to follow IN PRINT.
4. Individual LS is manned by a member of the Board of Judges who acts as the evaluator of the learning outcome.
5. Performance in each LS is under time pressure. Communication skills, speed, accuracy and correctness of activity
results called for are being assessed.
6. The hands-on minds-on activities will focus on any of the following content standards:
Living Things and Their Environment
Force, Motion and Energy
Matter
Earth and Space
7. A Performance Rubric will be used to rate the performance of each contestant in every learning station
8. Awarding of the top 3 winners will be after the event.
IV. ROBOT-TECH Grade 6
1. Participant is elementary pupil from Grade VI who is the cluster winner in Robot-Tech
2. Material used : LEGOS
3. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
a. CREATIVE DESIGN
Creative Appearance, Interactive Behavior
b. TECHNICAL DESIGN
Good Engineering, Stable Structure
c. PRESENTATION
Successful/ Stable Demo Clear
Concept in presentation
Over-all Appearance
d. JUSTIFICATION
TOTAL
30 points
30 points
30 points
10 points
100 POINTS
V. IMPROVISATION OF SCIENCE EQUIPMENT (Teacher Category-Individual)
Prepared Category
1. The improvised science equipment shall be presented before a Panel of Reactors/ Judges. Presentation of the
functionality and usage shall last for 10 minutes, 10-15 minutes for questions and remarks from the Panel of
Reactors, and 5 minutes for the wrap-up synthesis of the Presenters.
2. The write-up of the improvisation shall be submitted in three (3) copies to the Curriculum Implementation
Division, Tarlac City Schools Division Office, for review of the Panel of Reactors on or October 19, 2015. Late
submission will invalidate the entry.
3. The improvised science equipment MUST show the following:
a. Available local resources are used to perform experiments
b. Cheaper products to simulate experiments ( Production Cost)
c. Scientific principles involved/ Concepts underlying the device
d. Important life skill/s to be developed in the learners
e. Quality of the science equipment
f. Can be replicated and shared to other teachers
4. Criteria to be used in the Congress shall be defined by the Board of Reactors/Judges.
On-the-Spot Category
1. Teacher-contestants will be given a set of materials which will be used in the improvisation process.
2. A set of guidelines will be given on-the-spot by the Board of Judges.
3. A write-up of the set-up will be required to be completed as part of the whole improvised equipment. A format
will be provided for this write-up.
4. Although not a requirement, the Board of Judges may ask clarificatory questions as part of the evaluation.
5. Contest Criteria
a. Originality and Innovativeness
40%
b. Scientific Accuracy
40%
c. Functionality and Durability
20%
6. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.
VI. SCIENCE ACTION RESEARCH (Teacher category- Individual)
1. Participant is the Cluster Winner for Best Science Action Research. The research is classroom or school- based
which results shall have been utilized to improve student/ teacher/ school performance.
2. Paper presenters (Division Winners) are required to submit to the Curriculum Implementation Division, Tarlac
City Schools Division Office, the Abstract of the Research and three (3) hard copies of the full version of the
research paper (in double-spaced short- sized bond paper) on or before October 19, 2015, for review by the
Panel of Judges. Late submission will disqualify the entry.
4. Abstract on A4 size bond paper, Times New Roman font type, font size 12 and double-spaced. The
presentation of the Abstract shall be Oral and lasts for 10 minutes, 15 minutes for clarificatory questions from
the Board of Judges and 5 minutes for the wrap-up-synthesis . A PowerPoint presentation shall be used.
Presenters must follow the rules and proper use of PowerPoint presentations.
4. The full version of the paper shall use the “author, date”in text-referencing format and shall have the following
format: Title, Abstract ( with key words), Introduction ( including statement of the problem, conceptual
framework), Brief Review of Literature, Methodology ( Design, Locale, Respondents, Statistical Tools ), Findings
and Discussions, Conclusions and Recommendations. References (if any).
5. Criteria to be followed in the regional congress for action research will be presented on the spot by the Board of
Judges.
6. Decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.
VII. INNOVATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS (Teacher Category, Individual)
1. Participant: Division 1st Place Winner, Science Teacher
2. The innovation MUST be ORIGINAL and will be presented in a Congress before a Panel of Reactors/ Judges.
Presentation of its usage shall last for 10 minutes, 10-15 minutes for questions/ inquiries/ validation from the
Panel of Judges, and 5 minutes for the wrap-up synthesis by the Presenter.
3. The innovative instructional aid MUST show the following:
a. Instructional benefits of the innovation. Positive outcomes and difficulties of what learners might
encounter when material is used in instruction
b. New text-based activity implemented using the material
c. Learners can be well- engaged with the material
d. Material has linkage with current science concepts and principles
e. Clarity of innovation through language used for learners’ level of understanding
f. Instructional material ties directly to learning outcomes and learning experiences of students
g. Clear articulation to learners the purpose of the innovative instructional material
h. Can be replicated, published and shared to other teachers
5. A write-up of the instructional aid should be submitted on or before October 19, 2015 to the Curriculum
Implementation Division, Tarlac City Schools Division Office. The write-up’s format includes a rationale,
list of competencies where the instructional aid can be used, costing and a sample lesson plan (semidetailed).
VIII. SCIENCE QUIZ (ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY LEVELS)
1. Participants to the Science Quiz are Cluster 1st place winners in Grades 4-6 and school winners in Grades 7-10.
2. The Division Finals of the contest shall be conducted in a Quiz Show Format.
3. There shall be four (4) rounds for all categories: Easy, Average, Difficult, and Clincher. There shall be ten (10) easy
questions, five (5) average questions, and five (5) difficult questions. All contestants shall answer all questions in
the 3 rounds. Each correct answer in every round will be given corresponding points, to wit:
Easy
1 point
Average
3 points
Difficult
5 points
4. Each contestant shall be provided with Show Me Board and shall bring his/her own white board marker (black).
5. Each question must be answered within the time allocated for it. Ten (10) seconds for the easy part, twenty (20)
seconds for the average questions and thirty (30) seconds for the difficult questions. Quizmaster shall read each
question twice and the time shall start only after the quizmaster says “GO”.
6. The contestant must write his/her final answer on the Show Me Board. If a contestant wishes to change his/her
answer, the former answer should be erased and the final answer is written.
7. All answers must be spelled correctly to be considered correct. If the answer is a proper noun, capitalization of the
first letter of the word is also a basis in declaring an answer correct.
8. Questions shall indicate the number of significant figures for numerical answers. Use of calculators is not allowed.
9. After the time limit has expired, each contestant must show his/her answer to the audience before the quizmaster
reads the correct answer. The proctors shall read and acknowledge whether the answer of each contestant is
correct or not.
10. If there is a question on the correctness of the answer, the validity of the answer will be determined by the Board of
Judges. The decision of the Board of Judges is final. Solutions may be checked by the Board of Judges if needed.
11. Questions will come from the contest management.
12. The total score of a contestant after three rounds shall be his/her score. The contestant with the highest final score
shall be declared as the first place winner, the second highest-second place winner, the third highest-the third place
winner, and so on.
13. In case of a tie, the Clincher Round shall be played. It will be a knockout system between or among the contestants
with equal scores until a winner emerges. The first one who can answer correctly will be declared the winner.
14. The duly registered coach of the contestant is the only person authorized to file a protest. All protests shall be
referred to the Board of Judges before the quizmaster reads the next question. No protest shall be entertained by
the Board of Judges when the quizmaster started reading the next question.
15. Any DepED personnel related by affinity or consanguinity (up to the third degree) to any contestant shall be
disqualified in any of the committees involved in the planning and preparation of questions for the quiz nor can they
act as coach of any contestant.
16. Any violation of the aforementioned rules shall cause the disqualification of the contestant concerned.
B.
I.
SECONDARY LEVEL
Investigatory Projects
1. Science research/investigatory projects should be new (not repetition of years back projects) or continuation of the
previous year’s project and conform with international rules published by the Intel International Rules for Pre
College Science Research: Guidelines for Science and Engineering Fairs It is encouraged that researchers should
promote Science Investigatory Projects that will address the “Environmental Protection and Conservation of the
Ecosystem” which is also the theme for this year’s fair.
Note: School Heads, Science and Math Department Heads, Research Advisers and Researchers are
expected to download softcopies of the International Rules for Pre-college Science Research: Guidelines
for Science and Engineering Fair 2015-2016 (or the latest copy)
and required forms from
<http://www.societyforscience.org/isef/rulesandguidelines> for their guidance.
2. The competition will start at the school level advancing to the division, regional, national then to the international
level. All schools may send their 1st place winners in the different categories.The participation of schools in Science
and Technology Fair shall be categorized into two (2) types only, Life Science and Physical Science. All Mathrelated projects shall join in the Physical Science Category.
Life Science
Individual
Team
Project
Project
Physical Science
Individual
Team Project
Project
*For project category ideas please visit www.societyforscience.org/isef/students/project_categories
Students from all high schools offering Special Science Curriculum are required to join the said competition.
3. Team Projects in both Biological Science and Physical Science categories may compose of two (2) or three (3)
researchers from Grades 9 to 12 and one (1) leader shall be designated.
4. The research plan and scientific research paper must follow the format based on the ISEF Rules. The project
proponents should review and download the 2015 ISEF Rules and Guidelines and all the required forms at
http://www.societyforscience.org/page.aspx?pid=282. They should visit Intel ISEF Rules Wizard (
http://apps.societyforscience.org/isef/students/wizard/index.asp ) to be guided in their planned project. This
tool will provide a list of forms that they need to complete prior to the submission of projects. In addition, all
research projects beginning at the school level must undergo peer, teacher and expert evaluation.
5. Only the first place winners in the two categories at the School level shall be officially endorsed by the School
Head to the Division Office, (see FORMAT OF DATA 2), together with the three (3) copies of write ups of their
Investigatory Projects with complete required forms (see Checklist of Forms) on or before October 19, 2015 for
evaluation and screening.
6. Projects that are to be found plagiarized and with incomplete required forms during the screening and evaluation
are automatically disapproved.
7. Manuscripts should be in soft bound packaging with clear/transparent hard plastic cover on top and cardboard or
half of folder at the back cover. Title page should be in white bond paper.
8. The exhibit should be put up in the designated area in the contest venue. The size, format and contents
in Fig. 1 should be followed.
Figure 1 Size, Format and Contents of the exhibit
The project display using sets of bond paper and illustration board summarizes the research project and
must focus on the proponent’s work for this year’s study, and if applicable, with only minimal reference to previous
research. Tarpaulins will not be used in the RSTF in support of the environmental advocacy of the government in
reducing the consumption of non-biodegradable or non-recyclable materials.
Name of the school, researchers and adviser and their pictures should not be placed in the display board.
9. The four (4) projects that will be adjudged as First Place in the two categories: Life Science – Individual & Team
and Physical Science – Individual & Team in the Science Congress will be the division official entries to the
National Scientific Review of Investigatory Projects.
11. The following are forms and manuscript to be submitted in all levels of competition and the sequence:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
RESEARCH PLAN
FORMS for all the projects
a. Checklist for Adult Sponsor
b. Student Checklist (1A)
c. Research Plan (NOTE: No need to attach the Research Plan Instructions )
d. Approval Form (1B)
e. Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form (1C)
FORMS depending on the type of research (e.g involving humans, vertebrate animals, hazardous
chemicals, etc.)
a. Qualified Scientist Form (2)
b. Risk Assessment Form (3)
c. Human Participants Form (4)
d. Human Informed Consent Form
e. Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)
f. Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)
g. Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk Assessment Form (6A)
h. Human and Vertebrae Animal Tissue Form (6B)
i. Continuation Project Form (7)
Abstract (Maximum of 250 words)
The abstract should include the following:
a. Purpose of the experiment
b. Procedure
c. Data conclusion
The abstract may NOT include the following:
a) Acknowledgement
b) Work of procedures done by the mentor
RESEARCH PAPER (Include the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References)
PROJECT EVALUATION FORM
PHOTOCOPY OF THE LOG BOOK
Enclosure 2 of Division Memorandum No. ___, s. 2015
2015 DIVISION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR
Sto. Cristo Integrated School and San Nicolas Elementary School
October 21-23, 2015
WORKING COMMITTEES
Consultant
Robert E. Osongco, Ed.D
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
Overall Coordinator
Aiisa C. Corpuz
EPSvr-Science
Finance
Alona Mallari (Principal III)
Antonina Nicdao (Elementary)
Genevieve Calara (Secondary)
Accomodations
(Physical Arrangement and Food)
Aleli Catacutan (Principal II)
San Nicolas ES teachers
Program, Certificates and Contest Materials
Neptune Manalese (Maliwalo HS)
Julius Gamis (Paradise ES)
Leah Lucas (San Vicente ES-Main)
Fortunato Arceo (Mapalacsiao ES)
Documentation
Racquel Valencia (Maliwalo CES)
Anna Lee Yumul (Alvindia ES)
Awarding
Palmira Dayrit (Matatalaib-Bato ES)
Geraldine Gadia (Sinait ES)
Arlyn Cabugnason (San Isidro ES)
Secretariat
Amalia Macapinlac (TWCES)
Racquel Valencia
Marcial Grande (Balibago Primero IS)
Lani Bognot (San Manuel HS)
CONTEST ADMINISTRATORS
Contest
Science Investigatory Project (Elem & Sec)
Teacher Category
Science Art Grade 4
Science Art Grade 5
Science Art Grade 6
Odyssey of the Mind
Robot-Tech
Contest
SciQuiz Grade 4
SciQuiz Grade 5
SciQuiz Grade 6
SciQuiz Grade 7
SciQuiz Grade 8
SciQuiz Grade 9
SciQuiz Grade 10
Quiz Master
Angela Mora
Lorna Mangaoang
Marie Allen Rivera
Jonathan Bartolome
Delma Marie Pascua
Marcial Grande
Ruby Ana Pineda
In-charge
Julius Gamis
(Science Leader)
Ailene Punzalan
Maripa Basilio
Teresita Timbol
Esperanza Balot
Marlon Rufo
Scorer
Grace Abad
Sally Gonzales
Marian Ferraren
Fabian Sicat
Anna Liza Gambito
Jenalyn Roldan
Yolanda Garcia
School
Paradise ES
San Nicolas ES
San Sebastian (ES)
San Juan Bautista ES
Binauganan ES
San Rafael ES
PagAsa ES
Timer
Elvira Pascual
Rosalie Garcia
Celeste Espinosa
Sheena Cayabyab
Jenna Masacote
Milani Borlongan
Leah Abaya